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FV13 VEA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,608 mi
Last recorded174,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 174,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trayfitted

oil level low

Fail 15 Jul 2026 174,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trayfitted

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2025 161,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,242 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 151,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight is inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,090 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 140,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge of the tread, almost to reinforcement (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Dipped beam headlamp operation intermittent

Nearside Rear Inner Sidelight is inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield is partially insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,448 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 126,448 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & rear (5.3.2 (b))

•undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,450 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

•undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,636 miles

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Offside Rear SHOCK SLIGHT MISTING

Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,636 miles

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Offside Rear SHOCK SLIGHT MISTING

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FV13 VEA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV13 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV13 VEA registered?

FV13 VEA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VEA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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